Sr. Buyer

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for checking the technical requirements against the specifications provided by vendors. You will conduct a second round of negotiation with the vendor and explore opportunities for alternate vendors. Your role may involve handling a specific item across multiple manufacturing sites or overseeing a particular category for project procurement. Your main responsibilities will include floating inquiries for critical items based on user requirements, verifying the technical specifications provided by the user and the vendor, negotiating with vendors, and collaborating with the buying manager to finalize deals. Additionally, you will be in charge of ordering finalized items and updating the SAP system accordingly. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely responses to internal and external audit issues related to procurement, supporting buyers in resolving such issues as needed. To excel in this role, you should hold a B.Tech/B.E. degree and have 6-9 years of experience in category sourcing and manufacturing. Experience in category-based purchasing and supply management within a similar plant operations environment is highly desirable. To succeed in this position, you must possess an analytical mindset, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a good understanding of equipment, processes, and maintenance activities. Demonstrating commercial acumen will also be key to your success in this role.,